Victor Reinz 71-14669-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for Ford and Mazda Applications

Victor Reinz 71-14669-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with fiber material and a 0.030 thickness for a precise sealing surface. It is engineered for broad coverage across Ford Ranger, Explorer, Mustang, and related Mazda and Mercury applications, including select Land Rover LR3 fitments.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for dependable sealing performance
• 0.030 thickness for proper water pump interface fit
• 12 mounting holes for the specified pump pattern
• Color may vary by production lot
• OE-quality sealing technology from Victor Reinz

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14669-00 is an engine water pump gasket made for sealing the water pump to the engine with the correct material and thickness. As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz applies OE-level gasket engineering to help deliver a consistent seal on service repairs. This part is a strong match for long-tail searches such as Ford Ranger water pump gasket replacement, Ford Explorer engine water pump gasket, and Mazda B4000 water pump gasket fitment. It also cross-references Fel-Pro 35474 for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Sealing issues caused by worn or compressed gasket material
• Leaks after water pump service on Ford Ranger and Ford Explorer engines
• Fitment concerns when replacing a damaged Mazda B4000 or Mercury Mountaineer water pump gasket
• Service repairs requiring a fiber gasket with the correct hole pattern

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the water pump flange is flat and free of old gasket material. Confirm the gasket orientation and mounting hole alignment before tightening fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s torque specification. Compatible With 1990-2011 Ford Ranger, 1991-2010 Ford Explorer, 2005-2010 Ford Mustang, 1994-2010 Mazda B4000, and other listed applications including 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3. Fits 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 1990-1997 Ford Aerostar, and 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo as listed.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is known for OE-supplier gasket technology and broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles. The 71-14669-00 part number is built to support accurate sealing performance for service work on Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and related applications.